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AUG (Apple Users Group)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Education, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Event Details:

Mac computer users who meet twice per month to discuss tips, problem-solving, and special topics: First and Third Mondays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room. Led by Wes Andersen. 

Small Things

BookTalkers: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Armstrong Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Armstrong Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant and devoted family man, faces his busiest season.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

youth craft market

Youth Craft Market

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Entrance / Foyer / Lobby at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Entrance / Foyer / Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Youth makers, creators, and artisans are invited to sell their handmade goodies at our Youth Craft Market! Geared for kids and teens ages 7–17.

Jazz at the Library with logo on piano keys

Holiday JATL

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of holiday favorites with Andy Evans on bass, Jon Lindeneau on drums, Bill Sears on sax, and Steve Stargardt on keys! Come early and shop at our Youth Craft Market.

Knitters

Charlevoix Library Knitters

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome!

library playgroup

Library Playgroup

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 10:30am and 12pm for casual, free play for kids ages birth to 6 years old.

storytime

Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Youth Activity Center! Gather with friends as we read interactive stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! After Storytime, stay and play!

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

dungeons and dragons

Teen Time: Dungeons & Dragons & Pizza

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Youth Programs

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have been playing for years or you're brand new to the game, the library is the perfect place to get together and play Dungeons and Dragons with other fans!

Charlevoices

Charlevoices Writers Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Trustees Conference Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Charlevoices is a writing critique group whose aim is to to help fellow writers improve their work.

Grand Budapest Hotel

Charlevoix Film Club: Grand Budapest Hotel

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Event Details:

Fall Series Theme: Gifts

Are you a film enthusiast? The Charlevoix Film Club will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5pm in Community Room B. They will screen a movie at 5pm and have a lively discussion afterwards! All are welcome.

French Conversation Group

Charlevoix French Conversation Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 5-6 in the Coeling Activity Room for an opportunity to speak French casually with other Francophiles!

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Open Sew

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Group

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room at Charlevoix Public Library
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that is similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. This library group of experienced players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 - 3pm.

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Open Sew

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Community Room A+B at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

storytime

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Charlevoix Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime, Youth Programs

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Children
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Storytime on a Saturday?! You bet! Join us in the Youth Activity Center for interactive stories, friends, and fun! Recommended for ages 0-6 years old. No registration required.

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Adult Programming

6:00pm–8:00pm
Community Room A+B
Cancelled
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Event Details:

Adult Programming

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome!

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Don’t want to stay up until midnight this New Year's Eve? You can still ring in the noon year with a kid-friendly celebration in the Community Room!

Library Closing Early

5:00pm–10:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Charlevoix Public Library
Description:

Library Closing at 5pm in Observance of Thanksgiving

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Charlevoix Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Holiday

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

AUG (Apple Users Group)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Education, Technology Class
Event Details:

Mac computer users who meet twice per month to discuss tips, problem-solving, and special topics: First and Third Mondays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room. Led by Wes Andersen. 

Mahjong Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that's similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. To learn more or play the game, drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1:00 - 4:00pm.

Great Decisions Series: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This chapter explores the risks of isolation and diminished influence in relation to Trump 2.0 foreign policy.

Lego Adventures

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Youth Programs
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Adventures at the Library! Visit the Youth Activity Center between 3:30 and 5pm for unique Lego building challenges or stop by and build your very own creations.

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome!

Bier's & Books Club: Ginseng Roots

6:00pm–8:00pm
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss great books over great beers. The discussion is free but the beverages are not.

 

"Ginseng Roots" by Craig Thompson.

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Youth Activity Center! Gather with friends as we read interactive stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! 

Mahjong Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong!

Open Sew

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
Community Room A+B
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Community Room A+B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Anyone interested in sewing and conversation, please join the newly formed Sewing Group. Open to the public as a drop in community sewing group. All are welcome! 

GLCO Little Waves

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of music with 'Little Waves,' a children's program presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO).

Sensory Sunday Playgroup

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Programs
Event Details:

Playgroup on a weekend? You bet! Stop by the Youth Activity Center between 2pm and 3:30pm for casual, free sensory play for kids ages birth to 6 years old.

Teen Craft: Beaded Lizard Keychains

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a lizard keychain using only beads and string.

Mahjong Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Coeling Activity Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Coeling Activity Room
Event Details:

Mahjong is a tile-based game that's similar to poker and rummy, and involves matching tiles to form sets and pairs. To learn more or play the game, drop in to the Coeling Activity Room on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1:00 - 4:00pm.

Charlevoix Historical Society

4:00pm–5:30pm
Trustees Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly board meeting

Charlevoix Library Knitters

10:00am–12:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or any other needlework, please feel free to join the Knitting Group which meets weekly: Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm in the Trustees Conference Room. All ideas and skill levels are welcome!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Trustees Conference Room
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Trustees Conference Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Babies, Children
Youth Activity Center
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Storytime in the Youth Activity Center! Gather with friends as we read interactive stories, sing, dance, and have tons of fun! 

Teen Time: Beaded Curtain

12:30pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Lounge
Library Branch: Charlevoix Public Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Add to our Teen Lounge beaded curtain by making your own strands to hang.